Finance Manager

This position is open until filled.

A first review of applications will take place during the week of June 30, 2025. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Finance Manager in our Finance Department. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under administrative direction of the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates accounting and budgeting operations within the Finance Department including general accounting functions, payroll, accounts payable and purchasing; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; performs related responsibilities as required; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Finance.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the City’s general accounting functions including, accounts payable, purchasing, and payroll.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Oversees and evaluates current accounting systems and procedures; develops and implements enhancements to current accounting practices.

Researches and resolves a variety of complex accounting issues and problems identified by subordinate staff.

Participates in various financial reporting duties; assists in the annual financial audit and financial statement preparation process, oversees and prepares tax related matters, including 1099 forms.

Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet operation needs.

Oversees the comprehensive purchasing functions of the City in compliance with mandated requirements.

Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Finance; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned financial programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

Serves as the liaison for assigned Division to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of finance and accounting.

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a municipal finance program particularly in the areas of municipal accounting and budgeting.
Advanced principles and practices of budgeting and accounting.
Principles of municipal fund accounting.
Generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws,…